Yankees run afoul of MLB over player images on beer at Yankee Stadium  —  Trouble might have been brewing for the Yankees over facial images of their players — including Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton — imprinted in beer sold at Yankee Stadium.  The images were displayed at a media event on Monday at the ballpark.

Carpenter's arm passes tests at third, second  —  • Even after his warmup throws from third base Monday, Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter would look over to the dugout for some acknowledgement.  —  After a diving stop and a throw he couldn't make a year ago, he didn't need to.

Dodgers designate OF Trayce Thompson for assignment  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers have cut outfielder Trayce Thompson, the brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.  —  Thompson was competing for a spot in a crowded Los Angeles outfield that includes Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Joc Pederson and Andrew Toles.

A's prospect A.J. Puk hurts elbow; Tommy John recommended  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk has injured his pitching elbow, and Dr. James Andrews is recommending he have Tommy John surgery.  —  The left-handed Puk injured the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team said Tuesday.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon enthused about defensive improvement for 2018  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' hopes for a return to the World Series isn't limited solely to rebound seasons from players on an offense that barely changed its personnel from 2017.  —  They anticipate their defense …

2018 Detroit Tigers: Scout's opinion on every player on the roster  —  With Opening Day approaching fast, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the Detroit Tigers' roster with the help of a pro scout:  —  Rotation  —  LHP Matthew Boyd  —  Age: 27  —  Vitals: 6-3, 215 pounds

Braves top prospect Acuna's SunTrust debut only a tease  —  Atlanta Braves prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. points to the first base umpire for the call and was called out on strikes during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball exhibition game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Atlanta.

Cincinnati Reds season rests on young rotation; Can Castillo, Mahle, Romano, Garrett come through?  —  The Reds had message for their young starting pitching when last season ended: Get better.  —  That message was re-enforced during a pitching summit in Arizona in January.

ST Daily: Giant Issues  —  Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.  —  Something's definitely up with Mark Melancon.  —  The veteran closer was scratched from a scheduled appearance in an exhibition game Tuesday night against the A's because — as Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area put it …

Victor Caratini builds bond with Cardinals pitcher seriously injured by his line drive  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Daniel Poncedeleon knows it might sound silly, but the competitor within him often emerges when he thinks about the moment that threatened his life.  —  Ask him about that terrifying afternoon last spring.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani to make first start as pitcher Sunday versus Athletics  —  Despite a rocky spring on the mound, two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will make his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday against the Athletics, manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday night.

Opening Day survey: $400 million for Harper?  A Yankees letdown?  MLB execs size up 2018  —  Clayton Kershaw wrapped up spring training with a 0.00 ERA, while Madison Bumgarner left camp with three pins in the broken pinkie of his pitching hand.  Ronald Acuna begins the season in the minors …

Tim Tebow is undeserving of promotion to Double-A as Mets continue to let ticket sales fuel decision-making  —  Mickey Callaway and the Mets set a tone for some needed accountability in 2018 by sending once-touted veteran Zack Wheeler to the minors when he failed to earn the open spot …

Despite trade speculation, Domingo Santana remains with Brewers and is happy about it  —  HOUSTON - When the Milwaukee Brewers finished their exhibition season Tuesday and headed for San Diego to open the season, Domingo Santana was still on the team.  —  How many people predicted that wouldn't happen?

M's Scott Servais: Ichiro (calf) ‘not quite at 100 percent yet’  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners are monitoring Ichiro Suzuki's strained right calf to determine whether he'll be on the opening day roster or the disabled list.  —  Suzuki, 44, went -for-3 with a walk …

Twins putting RHP Phil Hughes on DL to begin season  —  WASHINGTON — Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes is beginning the season on the disabled list with a strained left oblique.  —  Twins manager Paul Molitor said before an exhibition game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday …